Last.fm Becomes Independent Again After Split from Paramount Skydance
Last.fm goes independent after breaking up with Paramount Skydance

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Last.fm has announced its return to independence after nearly two decades under CBS, now part of Paramount Skydance. Users will retain their profiles, scrobbles, and subscription services as the company transitions to its new status.
- 01Last.fm has regained its independence after being acquired by CBS in 2007 for $280 million.
- 02The platform will maintain user accounts, scrobbles, and privacy settings during the transition.
- 03Last.fm allows users to track their music listening habits across various platforms, including Spotify and YouTube.
- 04The company was initially launched as an internet radio station in 2002 and introduced scrobbling a few years later.
- 05More information regarding the transition will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Last.fm has officially announced its independence from Paramount Skydance, marking a significant shift after nearly two decades under CBS Interactive. The company reassured users that their profiles, scrobbles—recorded plays of songs—and privacy settings will remain intact during this transition. Last.fm allows users to track their listening habits across multiple platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Founded in 2002 as an internet radio station, Last.fm introduced the scrobbling feature a few years later, which logs song plays to user profiles. After its acquisition by CBS in 2007 for $280 million, Last.fm shifted focus in 2014 by discontinuing its subscription radio service to enhance its tracking capabilities. The company has committed to keeping its current team and ensuring that the platform functions as usual during this transition period. More updates regarding the changes are expected in the upcoming weeks, but for now, users can continue enjoying Last.fm as they always have.
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